GEOSAT Altimeter Crossover Differences from the Geodetic Mission, on CD-ROM
Entry ID:
GEOSAT_XOVER_DIF
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Summary
The first 18 months of Geosat operations (April 1985 to September 1986) were referred to as the Geodetic Mission. Data from the Geosat Geodetic Mission were collected for military use, but were declassified in 1996. The altimeter crossover differences from the Geodetic Mission are unclassified and are contained on this set of eight CD-ROMs in the form ... of crossover difference records (XDRs). Although only the 18-month Geodetic Mission data were classified, XDRs were constructed for the first 2.5 years of the Geosat mission, that is, data from the Geodetic Mission plus the first year of the Exact Repeat Mission. This was done to minimize the effect of the 5-week data gap (October 1 to November 8, 1986) between the two missions. The GEOSAT Altimeter Crossover Difference data are organized by geographic region. The data are in a binary Hewlett-Packard format, but each disc contains a module that enables the data to be converted to binary VAX format. The Geosat altimeter crossover difference records are documented in a NOAA handbook, a copy of which is provided with each order. NOTE: Advanced programming skills are strongly recommended for users of this CD-ROM product.
Geographic Coverage
Spatial coordinates
N: 72.0 |
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S: -72.0 |
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E: 180.0 |
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W: -180.0 |
Data Set Citation
Dataset Creator:
NOAA/NESDIS/National Oceanographic Data Center
Dataset Title:
GEOSAT Crossover Differences Data from the Geodetic Mission and the Exact Repeat Mission on CD-ROM
Dataset Release Date:
1992/12
Version:
1
Online Resource:
www.nodc.noaa.gov
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1985-03-31
Stop Date:
1987-11-07
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Access Constraints
Due to restrictions placed on the NODC by the US Navy, foreign requesters must follow special procedures when ordering GEOSAT data. Please contact NODC for further information.
Use Constraints
NOAA and NODC would appreciate recognition as the resource from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data.
Ancillary Keywords
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
8 CD-ROMs
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Related URL
Link:
GET DATA
Description:
NODC CD-ROM Products
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date:
2002-06-17
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